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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.69, 68,066.58 and 17,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.69, 68,066.58 and 17,675.69 is: 26,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.69 : 68,066.58 = 17,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.69/68,066.58 = 17,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.69x = 68,066.58 × 17,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.69x = 1,203,123,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,123,427.11/45,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,513.55

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